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NRG Energy, Inc.

NRG Energy, Inc.

NRGNYSEUtilities● Active
$129.20
$-4.19(-3.14%)
Market Cap$27.3B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$189.96
52W Low$121.22
Cash on HandFinancialsRevenue

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

NRG · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$6.93B▲ +617.1% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$4.74B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$2.19B
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+617.1%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$3.32B
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$6.93BCash on Hand
Total Debt$16.77BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$9.84BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 29%Debt 71%

NRG Energy, Inc. carries a net debt position of $9.84B. Total debt ($16.77B) exceeds cash on hand ($6.93B). NRG Energy, Inc. cash vs debt ratio: 29% cash / 71% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$6.93B − $16.77B = −$9.84B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
NRG annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$6.93B+617.1%
Dec 31, 2024$966.0M+78.6%
Dec 31, 2023$541.0M+25.8%
Dec 31, 2022$430.0M+72.0%
Dec 31, 2021$250.0M-93.6%
NRG cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Utilities Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
GE Vernova Inc.
GE Vernova Inc.
GEV
$8.85B3.5%
#2
NRG Energy, Inc.
NRG Energy, Inc.YOU
NRG
$6.93B25.4%
#3
NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc.
NEE
$2.81B1.6%#4
The Southern Company
The Southern Company
SO
$1.64B1.6%#5
Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation
DUK
$245.0M0.3%
Utilities sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $6.93B, comprising $4.74B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $2.19B in short-term investments — reported as NRG Energy, Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as NRG Energy, Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

NRG Energy, Inc. annual cash on hand history shows increased +617.1% in 2025: increased +617.1% in 2025. NRG Energy, Inc. cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

NRG Energy, Inc. carries total debt of $16.77B against cash of $6.93B, resulting in a net debt position of -$9.84B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

NRG cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) has $6.93B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $4.74B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $2.19B in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $3.32B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · NRG Energy, Inc. · NRG Energy, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025